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201 | Are Tounges a sign of Spiritual Baptism | Acts 2:4 | inmyheart | 73635 | ||
1Cr 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. No, I'm not offended at all :) God bless |
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202 | Are Tounges a sign of Spiritual Baptism | Acts 2:4 | inmyheart | 73695 | ||
John, Once again, that would be another topic on a different thread. God bless |
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203 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | inmyheart | 48333 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, I just read this post, and I agree that baptism is not a prerequiste for forgiveness. On the other hand, when does a person get baptized? Do you plan on getting baptized in the future? Or is it just a personal decision, or command of God? Or should I not ask so many questions :) Thank you for considering this matter! Blessings and Love in Jesus Name. |
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204 | Jesus' name baptism? | Acts 2:38 | inmyheart | 48403 | ||
Hi Mommaphs, Thank you for your response. I sense your tender heart, and what lays ahead shall be greater then the latter. Oh how precious are the children in the eyes of the parents, how much more so in the eyes of God. I exalt thee Lord! Yes, I'm including your children on my prayer list, and we will declare the Word of God over them! May God richly bless you |
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205 | Holy Spirit evidence of Salvation? | Acts 2:38 | inmyheart | 51403 | ||
Brother Tim, Thank you for responding. Acts 10:45, I believe this is where (also Acts 2:38) people split on their understanding of the Holy Spirit. Meaning, can you recieve the Holy Spirit twice! This is not what is being spoken of. You wrote concerning Acts 10:45, "Yet, this is the order which occurs. They repent, recieve the gift of the Holy Spirit and then are baptized as a result of their salvation" I'm saying, they repent recieve the Holy spirit and are baptized, and then recieve the gift (enpowerment) of the Holy Spirit. What happened in the upper room on the day of pentecost? Peter is not refering to water baptism, and my friend, this is where the saints of God split. We can go round and round, some saints are mindset and some have open minds, Let God be true, the evidence of God in our lives is Love. All that really matters is reaching out for lost souls and bring them the Living God, Amen! I fellowship where I do because God led me there, and I'm growing, and you can probably say the same for yourself. I encourage you my friend to be about your Father's business, as I also will do the same. See you next time, and may you continue to be a blessing to all that you reach. God Richly Bless You! |
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206 | tithing | Acts 13:39 | inmyheart | 66021 | ||
In addressing the Christians at Corinth, Paul entered more fully into the right of Christian ministers to the support of the faithful, I Corinthians 16:1, whilst to the Christians at Rome, his words on the subject of almsgiving may serve as a broad general principle for all churches. "If the Gentiles have been made partakers of their [the Christian Jews'] spiritual things, they [the Gentiles] owe it to them [the Christian Jews] also to minister unto them in carnal things," Romans 15:27. The Christians of Philippi, likewise, may be mentioned in this connection, their liberality being recognized by the apostle, who wrote that "in the beginning of the Gospel no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving, but ye only: for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need," Phil.4:15-17. There were other churches where, for good reasons, Paul chose to forego personal remuneration, I Cor.9:12, but he did not thereby give up his right thereto; for, with the Corinthian Christians, he argues thus: "Have we no right to eat and to drink? . . . What soldier ever serveth at his own charges? . . . If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things? . . . Know ye not that they which minister about sacred things eat of things of the temple, and they which wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar? Even so did the Lord ordain that they which proclaim the Gospel should live of the Gospel," I Cor.9:4-14. Here the apostle seems to have in mind two sources of maintenance for the Jewish priesthood. The one probably included tithes brought to the storehouse of the temple, Nehemiah 10:37-40, and the other consisted of those portions of the sacrifices which were brought to the altar and retained by the priest, Deuteronomy 18:3, as signified by the words: "They which wait upon the altar have their portion with the altar." Some may contend, however, that the law was abrogated under the Gospel. If so, how much of the law, and in what sense? Is the law so abrogated as that we may now, at our pleasure, murder, lie, and steal? Would that all who for excuse argue that the law is abolished, and so try to evade their responsibility as to setting aside a proportion of their income for God, could be thus quickly convinced! Have we not already seen that Christ came to fulfill the law -- to confirm it to the least iota? Matthew 5:17-18, and fulfilling is the perfecting, not the destruction, of anything. Hence the payment of tithes and offerings applicable to the support of the ministry, and to other religious and charitable works, is clearly the duty of Christians, unless it can be shown that Christ repealed God's law previously promulgated. And this, as Leslie writes (Divine Right of Tithes, Toronto edition, p. 81): "He never did, but rather confirmed it by approving the tithe payments of the Pharisees, and by ordaining that they who preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel. Some would have the Gospel merely eleemosynary -- nothing due, but all freewill offerings. But was this so in the Temple? I trow not: for though there were freewill offerings, there were also tithes and other offerings, the withholding of which was counted as robbery. Moreover, if the ministers of the Temple were sure of at least a tenth, whilst the ministers of the Gospel are not sure of a hundredth part of some men's incomes, where is the truth or appropriateness of the apostle's comparison?" Besides, what was it that the Lord ordained? That every man should give just what he pleased? This men could do without any ordinance being issued to that end. That which leaves every man perfectly at his own liberty is no law at all; and if every an were left thus to act, Christ ordained what amounted to nothing. [The Rev. Richard Duke, of Stirling, Ontario, an earnest advocate of tithe-paying, in support of his conviction that the tithe law is binding upon Christians, argues thus: 1. It is a principle in jurisprudence that when the reasons which originated a law continue to operate, and there is no explicit repeal of the law, the law remains in force. And this principle appears to have the lucidity and force of an axiom . . . 2. That which passed away was the symbolical and figurative. Tithing was neither one nor the other, but a duty issuing from the moral law, which is of perpetual force. 3. True, there is no formal re-enactment of the law of the tithe. But why should such a formal re-enactment be looked for? The law had not become obsolete; it was not indifferently observed. On the contrary it was conspicuously honored in the observance. Similarly there is no formal re-enactment of the Sabbath law; but Christians recognize the law respecting the seventh of time, and by a parity of reasoning should recognize the law respecting the tenth of substance. "I also agree, your view of tithing is not a true teaching." |
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207 | Are some sins greater than others? | Romans | inmyheart | 66893 | ||
We are under the law of liberty; it has liberty, yet it is still a law that must be obeyed and that we will be judged by at the judgment seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10) |
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208 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | inmyheart | 67002 | ||
Tim, In Eph 2:8 we are told, FOR BY GRACE ARE YE SAVED THROUGH FAITH; AND THAT NOT OF YOURSELVES: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD. Gal 3:2-RECEIVED YE THE SPIRIT BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW, OR BY THE HEARING OF FAITH? Gal 3:14-THAT THE BLESSING OF ABRAHAM MIGHT COME ON THE GENTILES THROUGH JESUS CHRIST; THAT WE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT THROUGH FAITH. Eph 3:17-THAT CHRIST MAY DWELL IN YOUR HEARTS BY FAITH. We are saved by faith. Does this mean we are saved by faith without repentance? Not at all. We must repent of our sins, or there is no salvation. For it is written, EXCEPT YE REPENT, YE SHALL ALL LIKEWISE PERISH-Lk 13:3. Does this mean that we are saved by faith only, and we never need to confess Jesus publicly? Not at all. We should confess that Jesus is (the only Hope) of our salvation to everyone that asks us. If we are ashamed of Jesus, He will be ashamed of us at the judgment. So we may ask, "What about baptism?" THERE IS NO GRACE WITHOUT BELIEVING ON JESUS THERE IS NO GRACE WITHOUT REPENTANCE Is there grace without baptism? God bless |
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209 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | inmyheart | 67041 | ||
--Joe! In Acts 22:16 we read-AND NOW WHY TARRIEST THOU? ARISE, AND BE BAPTIZED, AND WASH AWAY THY SINS, CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD. Here it is clear, that water baptism after believing on Jesus is a commandment. Your below answer was all that needed to be said. I also believe that Grace motivates to be obedient to all of God's will for our lives. "Is there grace without baptism?" Of course there is. Grace motivates the believer to be baptized. God's grace is absolutely free and is not chained by our own activity or inactivity. Grace moves US to obedience; our obedience does not "let" God be gracious to us. ***************** Some churches today believe a person does not have to be baptized, while others believe it is required for salvation. Some baptize by total immersion, and others believe this is not necessary. The answer lies not in a denomination, not in the traditions of men, but in God’s Word only. Jesus warned us that the traditions of men make God’s Word of none effect. In other words, Jesus was saying, the traditions that you are doing are not from God’s Word, but are only of men; and being only of men, you are sending people to hell by your traditions. Thanks for you responce Joe! |
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210 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | inmyheart | 67053 | ||
My church sings songs that are not part of Scripture; does yours? My church celebrates Easter and Christmas; does yours? My church has pews; does yours? My church has Wednesday night services; does yours? We pass around the offering(*And Tithing) plates during the service; does your church do the same? *Don't forget, My church has baptizing every Sunday; does yours? of course, doesn't everyone! Thanks for your response! |
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211 | Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? | Romans | inmyheart | 67109 | ||
"As in Acts, we baptize as the Lord adds to our number." Again, this is why there is baptism every Sunday! *********** By the way, how does your church handle those who have been baptized and fall into sin and then repent. Do they have to be rebaptized? To answer this would be another thread. My point is, people want to exclude being baptized after salvation, which is not true. "Thanks for your response!" You are welcome! |
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212 | Christians/Catholics same? | Rom 3:28 | inmyheart | 162210 | ||
How about those Catholic Jews. If a woman was caught in adultery, she was stoned to death! Now that was a little humor. There are Christians in every church, Baptist, Luthern and etc. But the bottom line they will know we are Christians by our love for each other. Dear brothers and sisters, we always thank God for you, as is right, for we are thankful that your faith is flourishing and you are all growing in love for each other. 2Thess.1:3 (NLT) Peace and Love inmyheart |
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213 | what do justified mean? | Rom 5:1 | inmyheart | 70825 | ||
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Note 1 at Rom. 5:1: The word "therefore" means, "for that reason; consequently; hence." Paul had just proven through the life of Abraham that justification came by faith. He then made the statement that these truths about Abraham were not written in scripture for his sake alone, but so that we could also be justified by faith (Rom. 4:23-24). So, having established justification by faith, he now moves on to some of the benefits of being justified by faith instead of works. Note 2 at Rom. 5:1: The first benefit of being justified by faith instead of works that Paul mentions is peace. Peace can only come when we relate to God on the basis of faith in what He did for us instead of what we do for Him. A person who is thinking that he must perform up to some standard to be accepted with God will have no peace. That puts the burden of salvation on our shoulders and we can't bear that load. We were incapable of living holy enough to please God before we were saved and we are incapable of living holy enough to please God now that we are saved (Heb. 11:6). We got saved by faith and we have to continue to walk with God by faith (Col. 2:6). Not understanding this has caused many Christians who love God to not enjoy the peace that was provided them through faith in Jesus. This is the gospel of peace (Lk. 2:14; Rom. 10:15; Eph. 6:15). God bless |
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214 | Difference between sin and sins? | Rom 5:12 | inmyheart | 74734 | ||
Hank-- Sin, is a disease of the soul. Like leprosy or cancer SIN slowly eats away until it kills. Like these diseases, some people succumb in a few short years. Others individuals it takes decades. Sin even after a lifetime may not be "That Bad' or "Criminal" but all have come short of the Glory of God. Again, like Cancer, It cares not how good you've been, what you've done or who you are or even how religious you've been. Sin without a cure will destroy your soul. Yes, there is great hope as indicated in Rom. 6:23- "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord". God has the cure for disease. He sent his son Jesus Christ. Through trusting in the word of God and having faith that Jesus is Son of God, we begin to repair the Damage sin has done to our lives. Rom 5:17-19 (KJV) 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. YES, there is a cure for the disease! God did provide the medicine. God bless |
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215 | When does newness of life start? | Rom 6:4 | inmyheart | 56303 | ||
Tell that to the thief who died on the cross w/Jesus! Come on, be real, Life starts when you confess your sins and ask Jesus into your life as Lord and Savior. The day I invited Jesus into my life, He added my name into the book of Life, not the book of Baptism! God Bless, yes I'm baptized! :) |
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216 | When does newness of life start? | Rom 6:4 | inmyheart | 56313 | ||
Praise God for your faithfulness in studying the Word of God. John 3:5 Jesus responds to Nicodemus question from verse 4, Jesus reply to him shatters the Jewish assuption that their racial identity (old birth) assured them a place in God's Kingdom. The Jews were looking for the Messiah to bring in a new world in which Jews would be pre-eminet. But Jesus came to bring new life, in which "HE" would be preeminent. Yes, I believe that we should be obident to God's command to be baptized, to bury that old nature to walk anew in the Spirit, for we walk by faith and not by sight. Is it a requirement to be baptized to be saved? No. Should you be obident to God and be baptized, yes. God Bless |
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217 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | inmyheart | 56675 | ||
Yes, you are probably right, however, there are also many people, still being baptized, this same hour, in this century. The point my friend is that even if a person waits days, weeks, months or years, they 'are' justified and righteous, because the Father calls them so. Can they still be saved? yes, The Father says yes, in John 3:16. I don't believe I am presenting a compromise here, because it's not for me to judge, whether a person is baptized immediately or sometime in the future. Everyone is responsible for their own salvation, as spoken of in Philippians 2:12. Baptism is an act of obedience, not an threat of seperation. God Bless |
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218 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | inmyheart | 56686 | ||
Thank you for your reply. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and not man, He'll never let you down. God loves you, so do I |
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219 | What if you don't obey that command? | Rom 6:4 | inmyheart | 56910 | ||
PRAISE GOD! Great testimony!!! |
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220 | Where is "backsliding" in the NT? | Rom 8:1 | inmyheart | 77731 | ||
Radioman, is your antenna a little loose ? :) In the NT and leter for letter, b-a-c-k-s-l-i-d-i-n-g, is not there, but Heb. 10:39 and 1John 2:19 are! God bless |
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